How old is someone named Rod?
The average Rod is 61 years old.
Half of all living Rods are between 57 and 67.
When was Rod popular?
Rod had one big moment, peaking in 1960. 61% of the babies ever named Rod arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 | 0 |
| 1920s | 72 | 0 |
| 1930s | 232 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 990 | 460 |
| 1950s | 2,025 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 3,746 | 3,000 |
| 1970s | 923 | 820 |
| 1980s | 316 | 300 |
| 1990s | 229 | 220 |
| 2000s | 113 | 110 |
| 2010s | 52 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 14 | under 100 |
How many Rods are still alive?
About 6,400 Rods are alive in the US today. That's 73% of the roughly 8,700 babies named Rod since 1910.
Most Rods ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rod?
About half of living Rods are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Rod an old name?
Yes. Rod is older than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Rod a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Rods are men.
Names the same age as Rod
NAME TWIN
Rod's name twin is Ron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ron's age curve is the closest match to Rod's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Rod
How old is the average Rod?
The average Rod in the US is 61 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rod?
About 6,400 Rods are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,700 babies given the name since 1910.
When was the name Rod most popular?
In 1960, when about 500 baby boys were named Rod.
Is Rod a Boomer name?
Yes. About 52% of living Rods are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this